Trinity Hill

The walk up Trinity Hill rewards you with one of the best views along the Dorset coast, and it doesn't demand a full day's commitment either. Starting from Bridport or the surrounding villages, the path climbs steadily through farmland and then opens onto open downland with the sea spreading out in front of you - West Bay's dramatic chalk cliffs dominate the view to the east, while the Isle of Portland sits on the horizon.

It's not a brutal slog. Most people manage it in under an hour from the nearest village, making it ideal for families wanting a proper walk without the drama of coastal path marathons. Teenagers won't complain, and younger kids can scramble about on the summit without much risk. The ground can be muddy after rain, so decent boots matter.

History types will appreciate the Iron Age fort remains scattered across the top - nothing dramatic, just earthworks and bumps in the turf that hint at serious settlements here two thousand years ago. On a clear day you're standing where people stood to watch the seas for Romans, for French raiders, for everything.

If you're staying at Seadown or Newlands Holiday Park, this becomes a proper local walk rather than a drive-out expedition. It sits perfectly between a morning adventure and an afternoon at the beach. The nearest town, Bridport, has decent pubs and cafes for refuelling afterwards. Free to access, no facilities on the hill itself - bring water.